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Thyme vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Thyme and Brown sugar

  • Brown sugar has less Iron, Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6 than Thyme.
  • Thyme covers your daily need of Iron 209% more than Brown sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Thyme, fresh and Sugars, brown.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +388%
Contains more Iron +2357.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1677.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +2550%
Contains more Potassium +357.9%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Contains more Zinc +5933.3%
Contains more Copper +1080.9%
Contains more Manganese +2585.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 122% 655% 115% 46% 54% 2% 50% 185% 225% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Calcium +388%
Contains more Iron +2357.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1677.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +2550%
Contains more Potassium +357.9%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Contains more Zinc +5933.3%
Contains more Copper +1080.9%
Contains more Manganese +2585.9%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Thyme
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1558.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +748.8%
Contains more Folate +4400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 286% 0% 0% 534% 12% 109% 35% 25% 81% 34% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1558.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +748.8%
Contains more Folate +4400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4533.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +4759%
Contains more Other +611.1%
Contains more Carbs +301.2%
6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +4533.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +4759%
Contains more Other +611.1%
Contains more Carbs +301.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Thyme Brown sugar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Thyme Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 10.45g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 5.56g 0.12g Thyme
Fats 1.68g 0g Thyme
Carbs 24.45g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 101kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g Thyme
Fiber 14g 0g Thyme
Calcium 405mg 83mg Thyme
Iron 17.45mg 0.71mg Thyme
Magnesium 160mg 9mg Thyme
Phosphorus 106mg 4mg Thyme
Potassium 609mg 133mg Thyme
Sodium 9mg 28mg Thyme
Zinc 1.81mg 0.03mg Thyme
Copper 0.555mg 0.047mg Thyme
Manganese 1.719mg 0.064mg Thyme
Selenium 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 4751IU 0IU Thyme
Vitamin A RAE 238µg 0µg Thyme
Vitamin C 160.1mg 0mg Thyme
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0mg Thyme
Vitamin B2 0.471mg 0mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 1.824mg 0.11mg Thyme
Vitamin B5 0.409mg 0.132mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.041mg Thyme
Folate 45µg 1µg Thyme
Tryptophan 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg Thyme
Valine 0.307mg Thyme
Saturated Fat 0.467g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0g Thyme
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0g Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Thyme Brown sugar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
93%
Thyme
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Thyme
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.467g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.